Why I Won't Have an Affair

Hot Guy? Totally forgotten him. Why? Because I have my Danny-Boy. Yes, I think Dan's hot. Yes, he makes me laugh. Yes, he's a great life partner. But here's this week's reasons for why I'll never, ever cheat on him:

1) He is taking me to see Xanadu on Broadway tonight. I've been wanting to see this show forEVER! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the movie with Olivia Newton-John. It was my fave growing up. When people ask what I've wanted for Christmas or my bday in years past, I've said, "I want to see Xanadu!" No one wants to go with me. But Dan, he's taking one for the team tonight. And that's hot.

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2) He actually likes to decorate! Sort of. He's so gung-ho on pimping out our house that he's really the initiator of certain projects. Last weekend, while I was in the shower and subsequently doing my weekend grooming routine, he ran out to the paint store, came back with 4 samples, slapped them up on our bedroom wall—and was so excited to show them to me.

3) He listens. Like nobody's business. So many guys often try to give you solutions when you have a problem. Or if you break down and cry, they freak out and will say anything to get you to stop crying. And Dan does that sometimes. But the other night, when I was in the grips of the fourth night in a row of insomnia (I've always been a terrible sleeper, but lately, it's just gotten even worse), Dan rolled over in bed, snuggled me, and just let me sob in frustration. Even though he was exhausted himself and had to get up at 5:15 AM for work, he stayed up with me. He kept petting my hair and telling me, "It will be OK." Other than handing out a Unisom, feeling like your not alone is all an insomniac really needs.

4) I love him. For the reasons I listed above and for hundreds more that I don't have the space to write out, he's the best. So while everyone has their little fantasies about celebrities, or meeting some stranger, I really wouldn't trade Dan for anything. Not even Hot Guy.

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